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For Indian communities, fishmeal factories bring pollution, danger and protests

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A 2025 proposal by Marine Impex Pvt. Ltd. for a 1.6-hectare fishmeal plant in Cuncolim, India, triggered severe local protests due to pollution concerns. The facility would process 2,400 metric tons monthly, raising fears of toxic emissions. Local officials described the air quality as unbearable, with one councilor stating the project would 'kill the people of Cuncolim.' This incident highlights a pattern of environmental violations by Indian fishmeal plants between 2018 and 2024, including waste dumping and illegal timber use. The article was produced by the Outlaw Ocean Project and excerpted by Mongabay.

Key points

• In late August 2025, Marine Impex Pvt. Ltd. proposed a 1.6-hectare fishmeal plant in Cuncolim, India, capable of processing 2,400 metric tons monthly.
• Local environmental advocates and politicians opposed the project, with councilor Landry Mascarenhas warning that the plant would 'kill the people of Cuncolim' if approved.

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Evidence covers only the August 2025 proposal in Cuncolim; broader historical context of 2018-2024 violations is mentioned as background but lacks specific dates or names.

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